What is the best pot to raise a gentleman's orchid?

No matter what kind of flowers, to make it grow strong, pot selection is a very critical link. For clivia, choosing a suitable pot is even more important.

Clivia root system thick developed, and suitable for upright growth. Therefore, clivia in the selection of pots, the flower pot children should have enough depth, that is, to choose a slightly deeper flower pot. Therefore, the same caliber Clivia flowerpot, in depth, than ordinary flowerpot deeper. When we plant Clivia, we must choose a special basin for Clivia. If we look carefully, we will also find that the drain hole at the bottom of the special pot for Clivia is larger than the ordinary flower pot. Moreover, on the side wall of the bottom of the flowerpot, there are many ventilation holes, which are characteristics that ordinary flowerpots do not have. Because the root system of Clivia likes loose and breathable environment, the drainage hole at the bottom of the special flower pot for Clivia is slightly larger than that of the general flower pot, and there are ventilation holes on the side wall. That is to say, the special pot of Clivia is specially made according to the growth characteristics of Clivia, which cannot be replaced by ordinary flower pots. Therefore, when we plant Clivia, we must use a special pot for Clivia instead of using an ordinary flower pot.

In fact, it is also divided into several kinds of special pots for Clivia. There are, respectively, earthen basin, plastic basin, glazed basin and purple sand basin points. Each of these flower pots has its own characteristics.

From the point of view of suitable clivia growth, earthen basin is the first choice, earthen basin is the most ideal choice for planting clivia, and earthen basin must be used if conditions permit.

Plastic pots, because of their light weight and cheap price, many people choose plastic pots, but the fatal disadvantage of plastic pots is that they are breathable and are not suitable for indoor maintenance. However, plastic pots are also a good option if we are growing clivia outdoors.

Glazed basin, although the price is a little more expensive, move up also a little heavy, but its beautiful appearance, or by many friends of all ages, especially in indoor maintenance Clivia, can bring a sense of elegance and wealth. The biggest disadvantage of glaze basin is poor air permeability. Some orchid friends, in order to avoid the shortcomings of glazed pots, often use earthen pots to plant Clivia, and then use glazed pots to do sets of pots. In this way, the dual requirements of air permeability and aesthetics of the clivia flowerpot are met.

The permeability of purple clay pots is slightly worse than that of earthen pots, but it is better than plastic pots and glazed pots. Because of its elegance and generosity, it can bring a kind of beauty to people, so it has been favored by many orchid lovers. The disadvantage of purple clay pots is that they are more expensive.

Another point to note is that when we choose clivia flowerpots, in addition to earthen pots, when choosing flowerpots of other materials, we must choose flowerpots with ventilation holes on the side walls of the flowerpots and feet at the bottom of the flowerpots. The function of the foot is to raise the bottom of the flowerpot, so that air circulation can be generated between the bottom of the flowerpot and the ground to improve the air permeability of the flowerpot.

In addition, the correct choice of the appropriate size of the flowerpot, but also the choice of Clivia flowerpot is an important link. For one or two leaves of Clivia seedlings, you can choose about five centimeters of flowerpot, and can plant two plants in a flowerpot. For seedlings with four or five leaves, you can choose a pot with a diameter of ten centimeters. For clivia with about ten leaves, you can choose a flowerpot with a diameter of about 15 cm. For more than three years, five years in the leaves of about 15 Clivia, you can choose a diameter of 20 cm flowerpot. For more than five years, the number of leaves more than 20 Clivia can choose a flowerpot with a diameter of about 30 cm.